Elementary Classroom Teacher
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Join Our Team at Marion Cross School Elementary Teachers Wanted!
Marion Cross School is excited to announce openings for elementary teaching positions starting in August 2025! While we are hiring for elementary educators we specifically have openings for a Kindergarten and Fourth Grade position.
We are looking for passionate and dedicated teachers who:
- Are collaborative flexible and able to foster strong relationships with students families and colleagues.
- Have a sincere interest in integrating curriculum to make learning engaging and impactful.
- Are committed to providing quality datadriven instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Have strong communication skills and work well within a supportive team environment.
About Us: Marion Cross School is a PreK6 school located in the scenic town of Norwich Vermont. We are proud to be part of the first interstate school district in the country. Our school culture values outdoor education critical thinking and building a positive school community. We have strong support from our PTO and the broader community.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing both inside and outside the classroom.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment where youll have the support of a dedicated team of educators and the opportunity to share ideas and grow together.
- Ongoing professional development to help you advance your teaching skills and stay inspired.
- Children of staff members are considered for enrollment at the Marion Cross School.
- A community that values worklife balance with a supportive PTO and active community involvement.
- The chance to live and work in the picturesque town of Norwich Vermont known for its natural beauty and strong sense of community.
We are looking for teachers who are dedicated to fostering an environment where students can grow academically and socially. Teachers will work to inspire students to develop key skills knowledge and attitudes that provide a solid foundation for future learning. In addition strong communication with parents and staff is essential to creating a thriving school community.
If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of students we encourage you to apply to become part of our dynamic team!
This position is governed by the Norwich Teachers Association Agreement. (New union agreement effective 7/1/2025 will be linked when available.
Salary range for this position is $52642 to $104845depending on education and experience.
Please visit theInformation for New Hires pagefordetails about benefits and more.
POSITION TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER
Job Description Approved By: SAU 70 School Board
Date:
01/01/2018
General Purpose:
The classroom teacher is responsible for the education of each pupil in his/her charge and for working with students parents other teachers and staff toward achieving the goals set forth by the district.
Reports to:
Principal
Supervises:
N/A
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Except as specifically noted the following functions are considered essential to this position:
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
- Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that when implemented meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
- Uses a variety of audio visual manipulative and technological materials and resources to support the districts curriculum.
- Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive linguistic creative social moral emotional and physical development.
- Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to School Board policy.
- Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students parents and administration regarding students progress expectations goals etc.
- Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
- Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the Districts philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational handicapping conditions.
- Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plan (IEP) 504 plans and developed at CHAT meetings.
- Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law district policy and administration regulation.
- Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences inservice training faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
- Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals objectives and methods.
- Contributes to the quality positive culture and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
- Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
- Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
- Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
- Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
- Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules procedures practices and objectives.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed by Administrators in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Contracted 185 days
Exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelors Degree
Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of child and adolescent development
Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
Knowledge of research based instructional interventions
Ability to collaborate with professionals parents and community
Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicable State Certification (or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency
Highly Qualified status or equivalent
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Primary Physical Requirements:
(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)
1. Lift up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:
Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:
Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs:
Not required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs:
Frequently required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:
Rarely required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:
Not required
8. Carry over 50 lbs:
Not required
9. Reach above shoulder height:
Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:
Occasionally required
11. Reach below shoulder height:
Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:
Rarely required
Hand Manipulation:
(Not Rarely Occasionally or Frequently Required)
1. Keyboarding
Frequently required
2. Gross Manipulation:
Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:
Frequently required
During the Work Day Employee is Required to:
- Maintain a stationary position for up to two consecutive hours;
- Move within the work location for up to two consecutive hours
Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):
- Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions and respond to inquiries;
- Communicate with others;
- Observe students and staff to ensure safety
Work Environment: Inside: up to 100
Outside: up to 20
Work Surface(s): Office Desk Office Chair
Carpeted floor tile floor
Other Training Skills and Experience Requirements:
Ability to work with staff students parents and the community
Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
